Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Research Bites ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") regarding your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Definitions

• "AI Tools" refers to our artificial intelligence-powered features for academic research, including but not limited to document analysis, content generation, and research assistance.
• "Content" means any information, data, text, documents, images, or other materials uploaded, submitted, or generated through our Services.
• "User Content" refers to any Content that you upload, submit, or provide to our Services.
• "Generated Content" means any Content created by our AI Tools based on your inputs or requests.
• "Account" refers to your registered user account with Research Bites.

Eligibility and Account Registration

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you may only use our Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an Account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your Account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your Account

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Services for lawful academic, research, and educational purposes, including:

• Analyzing and summarizing research papers and academic documents
• Creating presentations, slides, and educational materials
• Generating study aids and learning resources
• Translating academic jargon and complex concepts
• Conducting literature reviews and research analysis

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use our Services to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Use our Services for commercial purposes without authorization
• Generate or distribute false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Engage in academic dishonesty or plagiarism
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract our source code
• Use automated tools to access our Services without permission

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

Research Bites and our Services, including all software, algorithms, AI models, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other content, are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Services in accordance with these Terms.

Your Content

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by using our Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Process and analyze your User Content to provide our Services
• Use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our AI models and Services
• Store and transmit your User Content as necessary to operate our Services

Generated Content

You own the Generated Content created through our AI Tools. However, you acknowledge that similar content may be generated for other users and that our AI models may learn from patterns in aggregated, anonymized data. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of Generated Content complies with applicable laws and academic integrity policies.

Third-Party Content

You are responsible for ensuring that any third-party content you upload or use with our Services does not infringe upon the rights of others. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to use such content.

AI-Powered Services

Nature of AI Services

Our AI Tools use machine learning algorithms to analyze and generate content. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or biases. You should always review and verify AI-generated content before using it for academic or professional purposes.

Limitations and Disclaimers

You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated content is provided "as is" without warranties of accuracy or completeness
• You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content
• Our AI Tools may not be suitable for all academic disciplines or use cases
• AI-generated content should not be submitted as your own work without proper attribution
• We are not responsible for any consequences arising from your use of AI-generated content

Payment and Subscription Terms

Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Subscription fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law or as specified in our refund policy.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete payment information
• Pay all charges incurred under your Account
• Update payment information as needed
• Comply with the terms of service of our payment processors

Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Account settings or by contacting customer support.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but you acknowledge that no system is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your Account at any time by contacting customer support or using the account deletion feature in your Account settings. Upon termination, your access to the Services will cease, and your data may be deleted in accordance with our data retention policies.

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your Account and access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms or our policies
• Your use of our Services poses a security risk
• You fail to pay required fees
• We discontinue our Services
• Required by law or legal process

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Disclaimers and Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We specifically disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that our Services will meet your specific requirements

You use our Services at your own risk and are solely responsible for any consequences arising from such use.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RESEARCH BITES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Research Bites, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or relating to your use of our Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Research Bites regarding our Services.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your Account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, or government actions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us:

Acknowledgment

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Research Bites.